Annular solar eclipse of 26 January 2028 in Mexico City
In Mexico City, Mexico, the annular solar eclipse of 26 January 2028 will be partial, with 36% of the sun covered at maximum, at 07:35 (local time). It begins at 06:30 and ends at 08:52; at maximum, the sun is 4° above the horizon, in the east-southeast.
To see annularity, you need to travel about 1,850 km to the south.
See the eclipse from Mexico City in 3D →
Eclipse times in Mexico City (local time)
| Phase | Time | Altitude | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eclipse begins | 06:30 | below the horizon | east-southeast (106°) |
| Maximum eclipse | 07:35 | 4° | east-southeast (112°) |
| Eclipse ends | 08:52 | 21° | east-southeast (120°) |
Safe viewing
Never look at the sun without eye protection, even when it is almost completely covered: use eclipse glasses that meet the ISO 12312-2 standard, a solar filter over the front of your lens, or project the sun through a pinhole. Sunglasses do not protect your eyes. Only totality, during its few minutes, is safe to watch with the naked eye.
Frequently asked questions
What time is the annular solar eclipse of 26 January 2028 in Mexico City?
It begins at 06:30, peaks at 07:35 and ends at 08:52, local time.
How much of the sun will be covered in Mexico City?
36% at maximum: the eclipse is partial there.
Will annularity be visible from Mexico City?
No. To see annularity, you need to travel about 1,850 km to the south.
Worldwide map and times for this eclipse → · Sunrise and sunset in Mexico City →
Other cities
- Nantes 67%
- Bordeaux 74%
- Rennes 64%
- Brest 61%
- Biarritz 77%
- La Rochelle 70%
- Fort-de-France 47%
- Pointe-à-Pitre 43%
- Cayenne 84%
- Dakar 44%
- Abidjan 5%
- Casablanca 80%